Smarthotel Oslo
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Axel’s take

A practical central base, provided you pack light and accept genuinely tiny rooms.

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Axel’s rating: 7.8/10 · A no-frills 3-star city-center hotel with exceptionally small entry-level rooms

Smarthotel Oslo is a no-frills 3-star that makes sense for a short city break: central, generally clean and focused on the essentials. We'd pick it for sightseeing rather than spending time indoors. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and the breakfast buffet, while Tripadvisor guests reinforce the convenient location near the Royal Palace and Nationaltheatret transport links.

The catch is space, not merely a lack of frills. The hotel's smallest singles and doubles measure about eight square meters, and guests across sites describe little room for luggage or two people moving around. Larger categories are available and worth considering for couples. Don't expect daily housekeeping, and check whether breakfast is included. We'd skip the smallest doubles for longer stays or substantial luggage; for a solo traveler mostly out exploring, they're a sensible compromise.

Rooms
Smallest rooms are approximately eight square meters; larger superior rooms and suites offer substantially more space.
Cleanliness
Generally positive guest feedback, but Booking.com specifies towel changes, rubbish removal and supply replenishment every fourth day.
Service
Helpful staff are a recurring strength; online or kiosk check-in is backed by round-the-clock staffing.
Amenities
Breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, lobby bar and outdoor seating cover the basics rather than full-service hotel facilities.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast inclusion varies by booking. A July 2026 guest reported lobby-floor replacement; completion was not independently confirmed.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

The location

St. Olavsgate 26, Oslo

Central and walkable for the palace, shopping and Nationaltheatret transport connections.

Amenities and check-in

Breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, lobby bar and outdoor seating cover the basics rather than full-service hotel facilities.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly (extra charge)
  • Dogs allowed
  • Cats allowed
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Breakfast: NOK 125
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Smarthotel Oslo: from $162 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $162 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Smarthotel Oslo on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Smarthotel Oslo is a no-frills 3-star city-center hotel with exceptionally small entry-level rooms in Oslo, Norway.

Address: St. Olavsgate 26, Oslo. Property ID: 1233582. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/smarthotel-oslo-1233582

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/oslo/smarthotel-oslo-1233582/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$254$344 on Expedia$90 less (26%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $162 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $247 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $350 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $478 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $604 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $731 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $888 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,062 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,144 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,241 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,351 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,465 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,578 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,704 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#5 of 6 hotels in St. Olavs Plass & Holbergs Plass by Axel's take. St. Olavs Plass & Holbergs Plass is #4 of 12 places to stay in Oslo. The best hotels in St. Olavs Plass & Holbergs Plass, ranked · Where to stay in Oslo

Axel's take: 7.8/10

A practical central base, provided you pack light and accept genuinely tiny rooms. A no-frills 3-star city-center hotel with exceptionally small entry-level rooms, scored for what it is.

Smarthotel Oslo is a no-frills 3-star that makes sense for a short city break: central, generally clean and focused on the essentials. We'd pick it for sightseeing rather than spending time indoors. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and the breakfast buffet, while Tripadvisor guests reinforce the convenient location near the Royal Palace and Nationaltheatret transport links.

The catch is space, not merely a lack of frills. The hotel's smallest singles and doubles measure about eight square meters, and guests across sites describe little room for luggage or two people moving around. Larger categories are available and worth considering for couples. Don't expect daily housekeeping, and check whether breakfast is included. We'd skip the smallest doubles for longer stays or substantial luggage; for a solo traveler mostly out exploring, they're a sensible compromise.

  • Best for: Solo travelers packing light; Short sightseeing breaks; Budget-conscious travelers prioritizing location

  • Watch out for: Entry-level rooms are exceptionally cramped; Limited housekeeping during longer stays; Check breakfast inclusion before booking

  • Location: Central and walkable for the palace, shopping and Nationaltheatret transport connections.

  • Rooms: Smallest rooms are approximately eight square meters; larger superior rooms and suites offer substantially more space.

  • Cleanliness: Generally positive guest feedback, but Booking.com specifies towel changes, rubbish removal and supply replenishment every fourth day.

  • Service: Helpful staff are a recurring strength; online or kiosk check-in is backed by round-the-clock staffing.

  • Amenities: Breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, lobby bar and outdoor seating cover the basics rather than full-service hotel facilities.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion varies by booking. A July 2026 guest reported lobby-floor replacement; completion was not independently confirmed.

Axel's opinion of Smarthotel Oslo, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 22, 2026.

About Smarthotel Oslo

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Smart Hotels
  • St. Olavsgate 26, Oslo
  • Guest rating: 3.9/5 on Google from 2,934 reviews (location 4.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Oslo Central Station: 20 min walk · TORP Sandefjord Airport: 95 min by taxi · Astrup Fearnley Museum Of Modern Art: 7 min by taxi · The Vigeland Park: 8 min by taxi · The Royal Palace: 9 min walk · The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History: 10 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Breakfast: NOK 125
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Bar, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Kitchen in some rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Oslo

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Triple room

Economy Single room (single bed)

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Economy Twin room (twin beds)

Economy Quadruple room

Standard room

Standard Single room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Family room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin Family room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room

Standard Triple Family room

Standard Quadruple Family room

Standard room (sofa)

Standard Single Family room (sofa)

Business room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior room

Superior Single room

Superior Quadruple room

Superior Single room (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Triple room

Superior Quadruple room

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Single room (single bed)

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Quadruple Family room

Deluxe room (sofa)

Deluxe Single room (sofa)

Deluxe Triple room (sofa)

Executive room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Triple Family room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Luxury Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

Single Suite

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Suite (sofa)

Single Suite (sofa)

Triple Suite (sofa)

Standard Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

Single Studio

Triple Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

Twin Studio (twin beds)

Quadruple Studio

Standard Studio

Standard Single Studio

Standard Double Studio (full double bed)

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Single Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Triple Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Quadruple Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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